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Patent EP-0810849-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DEGONDA ANDRE
IPC: A61G5/00
Filed: 1996-12-12
Granted: 2003-05-14
Abstract: An inclinable seat arrangement, in particular for a sick or handicapped occupant, is described. It comprises a framework (2) and an inclinable seat (3) connected to the framework by an articulation (4) and by a positioning mechanism arranged so as to facilitate the manipulations for inclining the seat by the occupant or by another person. The axis of the articulation (4) is preferably located proximate a vertical line passing through the center of gravity (G1) of the occupant when in a position corresponding to the equilibrium position of the empty seat. An elastic mechanism, exerting a progressive return couple toward the equilibrium position, comprises elastic bearings (24) within the articulation. The elastic mechanism also preferably comprises a constant force gas thrustor (6) which includes a controlled blocking arrangement. In place of the gas thrustor there may be provided a motorized jack (51) controlled by the occupant (48). The seat arrangement may be employed in stationary or wheeled chairs for the sick or handicapped.
Patent EP-0868731-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MCSHANE CHARLES PATRICK
IPC: H01B3/22
Filed: 1996-12-23
Granted: 2003-02-26
Abstract: An electrical device comprises a transformer with a dielectric fluid in the transformer which inmcludes at least one vegetable oil having a viscosity of 2 to 15 cSt at 100  DEG C and less than 100 cSt at 40  DEG C. The dielectric fluid may biodegradable and may have an open cup fire point of greater than 300  DEG C. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0891493-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DISTASIO ROBERT J
IPC: F16B39/32
Filed: 1996-12-19
Granted: 2004-11-10
Abstract: The locking nut and bolt system utilizes a bolt with thread having a plurality of notches generally longitudinally spaced in a predetermined pattern. Each notch has a lock face and an opposing slope. The locking unit carries one or more tines. The tine has a distal tine end adapted to latch onto the lock face of the notch on the bolt and, when the distal tine end is not disposed in one or more notches, the tine end moves on the bolt thread crest. When the distal tine end is in the notch or notches, the lock face of the notch prevents counter-rotational movement of the bolt with respect to the nut when the distal tine end abuts the lock face. The locking unit supports the tine and may be cylindrical, rectangular or on a perpendicular support face normal to a radial plane through the axial centerline of the nut thread. The locking unit may be on a nut insert or may be carried on the leg of a U, J or S-shaped clip. The locking unit may be recessed as a blind hole.
Patent EP-0791343-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHMOTZER HANS DR
IPC: A61F2/38
Filed: 1997-02-14
Granted: 2002-05-08
Abstract: The femur part (1) has convexly curved condyle cups (5,7) on the bottom end of a femur shaft (3), with two dorsally first, spaced apart slide surfaces (9,11) possessing side walls forming an inter-condyle space. A tibia part (2) has a tibia plateau (6) on the top of a tibia shaft (4) and on which are second slide surfaces (8,10) matching the first slide surfaces. The tibia part has an axially extending cavity (12) in the tibia shaft. A coupling (14) on the top of a coupling pin (16) rotarily held in the cavity has a joint head (18) protruding into the inter-condyle space. The joint head has a hole (22) across the femur axis (21) and is pivot mounted by means of a coupling bolt (24) supported on the adjacent side walls (13,15) of the condyle cups and fitting through the hole.
Patent EP-0857940-B1 (EP)
Title: Ammunition canister carrying flechettes and method for loading such a canister
Inventor: SIGLER JOHN
IPC: F42B12/64
Filed: 1997-12-30
Granted: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A multi-flechette weapon packing for a flechette holding canister has one set of fin back flechettes, each having a tip end and a fin end with a plurality of integral fins at the fin end and a plurality of fin forward flechettes, each having a tip end and an opposite end and a plurality of integral fins offset from the opposite end toward the tip end. The fin back flechettes and fin forward flechettes are located in the canister and adjacent to each other in an alternating fashion with the tip ends aligned in the same direction to increase packing density. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0804909-B1 (EP)
Inventor: THOMPSON PAUL J
IPC: A61F2/02
Filed: 1997-04-30
Granted: 2006-06-21
Abstract: A prothesis (18, 108, 120) for transluminal implantation consists of a flexible tubular three-dimensionally braided structure of metal or polymeric monofilaments (32, 110, 126), and polymeric multifilament yarns (42). The prosthesis can be elastically deformed to reduce its diameter through axial elongation. The monofilaments and multifilament yarns are arranged in axially spaced apart helices, concentric on a common central axis of the prosthesis. The monofilaments are selectively shaped before their interbraiding with the multifilament yarns, either by an age-hardening or other heat-setting stage, or a cold-working stage that controllably plastically deforms the strands. The shaped structural strands cooperate to impart to the prosthesis its nominal shape and resilience. The textile strands cooperate to provide one or more layers of sheeting (40) that reduce permeability and thereby enhance the utility of the prosthesis as a vascular graft. An alternative embodiment prosthesis (132) includes elastically and plastically deformable structural strands (140), selectively plastically deformed by cold working, then three-dimensionally braided to form the prosthesis. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0892106-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER KURT DR SC TECHN ETH
IPC: D07B1/02
Filed: 1997-10-24
Granted: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A safety rope for mountain climbing has a core which consists of several core ropes (2). The core encases ≥ 1 hollow space (3) which extends over the whole length of the rope (1) and is filled by means of an elastic filling the body or filling material. The covering (4) encasing the rope core features a protective layer (5) which cannot be penetrated by dirt particles and consists of, e.g. silicone elastomer or polyurethane. The covering (4) is made, in part at least, of cut-resistant material, e.g. Dyneema (RTM) or Kevlar (RTM).
Patent EP-0841439-B1 (EP)
Inventor: MUELLER ERICH
IPC: E04B1/00
Filed: 1997-11-07
Granted: 2006-04-12
Abstract: The connector has a rectangular insulating body (11) through which reinforcement bars pass. These bars are in pairs one above the other, and are secured either side of the body in end plates (12) made from a rustproof material. The bars nearest the floor plate are divided into sections (13), and are parted off at the side of one end plates furthest from the joint seam (7), where they have screwed ends to engage anchors. The bars can be enclosed in rustproof sleeves (131) which pass through the end plates, with the space between the bars and sleeves being filled with a hardening material to form a core. The bars may be steel bars as used in building work, with screwed ends protruding from the sleeves.
Patent EP-0888101-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KEIGHLEY JAMES ARTHUR
IPC: A61F13/472
Filed: 1997-02-21
Granted: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A method for manufacturing side panels for use with disposable articles including the following steps: providing a web of material in a machine direction, the web having activation zones and designated final cut regions; activating the activation zones; making a series of intermediate cuts in the web, each of the intermediate cuts extending across at least a portion of one of the activation zones; folding the web along an axis that is generally parallel to said machine direction; and cutting the folded web in the designated final cut regions to provide individual extensible side panels.
Patent EP-0874023-B1 (EP)
Inventor: UMINO MASAO
IPC: C08L81/02
Filed: 1997-11-13
Granted: 2001-10-10
Abstract: La présente invention concerne un mélange de polymères comprenant de l'éthylène/tétrafluoroéthylène présentant un point de fusion inférieur ou égal à 250 °C et un indice de fluage égal ou supérieur à 20 à 297 °C, un PPS, et un agent de compatibilisation (par exemple, du 3-aminopropyltriéthoxysilane).
Patent EP-0888419-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SERRAND WILLIBALD
IPC: C10G9/32
Filed: 1997-02-21
Granted: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A process for obtaining a substantial amount of olefinic products from a residual and other heavy feedstocks by use of a vapor short contact time thermal process unit comprised of a horizontal moving bed of fluidized heat transfer solids, which bed of solids may also contain a component having catalytic activity for the production of olefins.
Patent EP-0895522-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RADOSTA JOSEPH A
IPC: C09C1/28
Filed: 1997-04-22
Granted: 2007-12-19
Abstract: This invention concerns a mixture of a first component selected from talcs and a second component selected from feldspars and nepheline syenites, wherein the ratio of the first component to the second component provides an enhanced abrasiveness property. The invention further relates to an antiblock agent made from such mixture. This mixture provides favorable optical properties when used in a polyolefin film. This invention also relates to a polyolefin resin composition having the mixture therein, as well as to films made with such.
Patent EP-0907480-B1 (EP)
Inventor: REBEYROLLE MICHEL
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 1997-06-03
Granted: 2001-10-24
Abstract: Fabrication d'assemblages comprenant deux pièces en matières plastiques, mobiles entre elles avec au moins une configuration où leurs surfaces de contact épousent des formes complémentaires. Il comporte les étapes suivantes: a) mise en forme d'une première pièce (3') par rapprochement d'un outillage (50, 51) externe dont l'empreinte définit une surface de forme globalement convexe et un outillage interne (40, 41) comportant au moins un noyau (40) entrant dans le volume interne de cette surface; b) écartement du premier outillage (50, 51) externe et maintien de l'outillage (40, 41) interne; c) mise en place d'un deuxième outillage (55) externe dont l'empreinte délimite avec et la surface globalement convexe de la première pièce (3') un volume de faible épaisseur au regard de ladite surface convexe; d) moulage de la deuxième pièce (5') avec une matière plastique portée à une température supérieure à la température de fusion de la matière plastique de la première pièce (3'); e) écartement des outillages et extraction de l'ensemble des deux pièces (3', 5').
Patent EP-0897475-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TODESCAT MARCIO LUIZ
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 1997-05-07
Granted: 2003-12-03
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/BR97/00017 Sec. 371 Date Nov. 25, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Nov. 25, 1999 PCT Filed May 7, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/43547 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 20, 1997A section arrangement for a reciprocating hermetic compressor, includes a hermetic shell (21), a suction inlet tube (28) for gas admission and a suction orifice (24a) at the head of a cylinder (22) disposed inside the shell (21) and which is in fluid communication with the suction inlet tube (28). A suction duct (60) has a first end (61) and a second end (62), which are hermetically coupled to the suction inlet tube (28) and suction orifice (24a), respectively, in order to conduct low pressure gas from the suction inlet tube (28) directly to the suction orifice (24a) and to provide thermal and acoustic insulation to the gas flow being drawn. At least one pressure equalizing element (70) provides a predetermined fluid communication of the gas being drawn between the suction inlet tube (28) and the suction orifice (24a) into the shell (21) and maintains the thermal and acoustic insulating characteristics of the suction duct (60) substantially unaltered.
Patent EP-0927743-B1 (EP)
Title: Flexible polypropylene resin compositions, films or sheets made therefrom, and surface-protective films or sheets made therefrom
Inventor: TAMURA SATOSHI
IPC: C08K5/3435
Filed: 1997-08-04
Granted: 2003-03-19
Abstract: (1) A flexible polypropylene resin composition characterized by comprising 100 parts by weight of a flexible polypropylene resin exhibiting a peak melting temperature of 150 °C or above as determined by the use of a differential scanning colorimeter and a modulus in tension of 200 to 700 MPa and 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a hindered amine light stabilizer. The flexible polypropylene resin is preferably one comprising (A) 100 to 20 % by weight of a propylene homopolymer which exhibits a pentad fraction wherein the rrrr/(1-mmmm) x 100 value is 20 to 60 % in the 13C-NMR spectrometry and a melting enthalpy of 10 to 100 J/g as determined by the use of a differential scanning colorimeter and/or a propylene copolymer containing at most 4 % by weight of other olefin units and (B) 0 to 80 % by weight of a propylene copolymer containing 10 to 80 % by weight of non-propylene olefin units. (2) A flexible polypropylene resin composition as described in the item (1), which further contains 0.05 to 5 parts by weight of a benzotriazole ultraviolet absorber per 100 parts by weight of the flexible polypropylene resin. (3) Films or sheets made from the resin composition described in the item (1) or (2). The resin compositions are useful for the production of molded articles, films and sheets, particularly surface-protective films or sheets on which adhesive layers, ink layers or substrates are to be formed, and the molded articles, films or sheets made from the compositions are improved in weathering resistance.
Patent EP-0917649-B1 (EP)
Inventor: GAUTHIER PIERRE
IPC: G01N33/46
Filed: 1997-08-08
Granted: 2005-01-19
Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting surface defects on an article freely standing on a conveyer, which generate profile trace data corresponding to profile trace at a cross-section of the article. A surface shape inspection unit comprising an optical ranging system using laser and camera is provided for obtaining the profile trace data through triangulation-based derivation techniques. Base reference curves are derived from regular portions of the profile trace data. Profile trace data are compared to defect threshold curves to recognize a defect induced departure of the trace data with respect to the base reference curve and to produce a defect output signal. The apparatus and method according to the invention are particularly useful for detecting roughness, cavities, wane, missing wood and altered wood on lumber pieces which are conveyed at high speed.
Patent EP-0918797-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PONATH PAUL D
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 1997-08-06
Granted: 2006-03-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to humanized immunoglobulins having binding specificity for ±4²7 integrin, comprising an antigen binding region of nonhuman origin (e.g., rodent) and at least a portion of an immunoglobulin of human origin (e.g., a human framework region, a human constant region). In one embodiment, the humanized immunoglobulin can compete with murine Act-1 for binding to human ±4²7 integrin. In a preferred embodiment, the antigen binding region of the humanized immunoglobulin comprises each of the complementarity determining regions of the light and heavy chains of the murine Act-1 antibody. The present invention further relates to a humanized immunoglobulin light chain or heavy chain, isolated nucleic acids comprising a sequence which encodes a humanized immunoglobulin or immunoglobulin chain of the present invention (e.g., a single chain antibody), constructs comprising a nucleic acid of the present invention, and host cells comprising a nucleic acid of the present invention useful in a method of preparing a humanized immunoglobulin. The humanized immunoglobulins can be used in diagnostic and therapeutic applications in humans, for example to control lymphocyte infiltration (including recruitment and/or accumulation) to mucosal tissue.
Patent EP-0918920-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JAMIESON ANGUS
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 1997-08-19
Granted: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A magnetic observatory device is deployed at a fixed location such as the sea bed to provide data measuring variations in the local earth magnetic field. This data is used to correct information from magnetic direction sensors, for example in a measurement-while-drilling system of a drill string. Also described is a reference apparatus for initial calibration of the device or for marine magnetic mapping purposes.
Patent EP-0935532-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BOURRIERES FRANCIS
IPC: B05D1/32
Filed: 1997-10-13
Granted: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus for carrying out the deposition of a paste like and/or viscous material, such as solder paste, on a substrate through the apertures or openings of a stencil are provided for use, for example, in screen printing in the mounting of components on a printed circuit board. A hollow receptacle for the material is provided with a lower aperture which is orientated towards the stencil. The lower aperture of the receptacle is delimited defined such that its length is adjusted to the dimensions of the substrate and that its width is a function of the speed of execution of the screen printing. This delimitation is implemented by sealing members preferably comprising two wipers on respective sides of the aperture, transverse with respect to the direction of displacement of the receptacle, orientated one towards the other and inclined with respect to the horizontal between the wipers at an angle of between 120° and 180°. The wipers are transversal and intersecting with the section of the receptacle. A pressure is exerted upon the viscous material in the receptacle. This pressure pushes the material towards the stencil between the wipers to distribute it over the stencil, and pushes the product upon the wipers, applying pressure to the wipers in order to push the wipers onto the stencil. The receptacle is displaced across the stencil at the same time that the pressure is exerted on the material.
Patent EP-0948327-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ADAMS ALAN D
IPC: A61K31/404
Filed: 1997-12-19
Granted: 2006-03-08
Abstract: The instant invention is concerned with aryl and heteroaryl oxyacetic acid type compound which are useful antidiabetic compounds. Compositions and methods for the use of the compounds in the treatment of diabetes and related diseases and for lowering triglyceride levels are also disclosed.
Patent EP-0861964-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SCHULZ HARALD
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 1998-02-14
Granted: 2000-04-12
Abstract: The fire-protection element and contains silicate or gypsum or other fireproof inserts (6) fixed in the hollow interior (4) of the hollow profiles (1,2) or on their outside. The fixtures consist of refined steel pins (7) extending through the self-formed ducts in the wall of the hollow profile and held firmly by the casing surface of the duct. The free end of the part of the pin inside the hollow profile protrudes into the insert. One end of the pins has a flat round head (8).
Patent EP-0971040-B1 (EP)
IPC: C13K11/00
Filed: 1998-07-08
Granted: 2003-09-10
Abstract: The production of crystallized fructose (A) by solidification of a hot concentrated fructose solution by adding crystal seeds of fructose comprises a fructose solution (B) for preparing crystal seeds obtained by producing a freshly prepared pure fructose syrup from melted fructose dihydrate and concentrating by evaporation under vacuum to give a solids content at least 96 wt. %. An Independent claim is also included for a crystallized fructose comprising  beta -D-fructopyranose as a main constituent, obtained by the above described method.
Patent EP-0908683-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DE GRAAFF ABRAHAM ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: F24D5/04
Filed: 1998-10-09
Granted: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A heating device (14) for heating a space (31) comprises:     a burner (19); a first heat exchanger (1) with a first passage (15) and a second passage (16), which first passage (15) is connectable to a feed (20) for outside air for supplying fresh outside air to the burner (19), and which second passage (16) is connectable to a feed (21) for return air from said space (31) for discharging the return air to a discharge (22) to the outside; a second heat exchanger (2) with a first passage (17) and a second passage (18);   which first passage (17) connects with its inlet to the outlet of the first passage (15) of the first heat exchanger (1) and connects with its outlet to a discharge (23) for heated air to said space (31); the outlet of which first passage (15) also connects to the burner (19) for supplying combustion air thereto; the discharge (24) of which burner (19) connects to the inlet of the second passage (18); the outlets of which second passages (16,18) jointly connect onto the discharge (22);   fan means (11,12) for maintaining at least the air flow through the burner (19);  and is characterized by a bypass (24) connected between the feed (20) and the discharge (23) for direct through-feed of a flow of outside air to the discharge (23), in which bypass (24) is accommodated a valve (4) adjustable by central control means (33); a valve (5) placed between the outlet of the first passage (15) and the inlet of the first passage (17) which is adjustable by the central control means (3).   <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0902011-B1 (EP)
Inventor: YAMADA MASAHIKO
IPC: C07C227/08
Filed: 1998-02-13
Granted: 2003-05-21
Abstract: The present invention provides an economically advantageous and efficient process for producing an optically active homophenylalanine derivative of the general formula (IV), and an intermediate therefor and a process for producing it. The present invention relates to a process for producing homophenylalanine derivative of the general formula (IV) which comprises reacting a  beta -benzoylacrylic acid derivative of the general formula (II) with a 1-arylethylamine derivative of the general formula (III) and reducing the resultant  gamma -oxo-homophenylalanine derivative of the general formula (I). <CHEM>
Patent EP-1015622-B1 (EP)
Inventor: PAULSON JAMES C
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 1998-01-15
Granted: 2004-04-07
Abstract: This invention provides methods for practical in vitro sialylation of glycoproteins, including recombinantly produced glycoproteins. The methods are useful for large-scale modification of sialylation patterns.
Patent EP-0980458-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SMITH PETER J
IPC: E05F11/48
Filed: 1998-05-06
Granted: 2001-03-07
Abstract: The present invention is a window regulator mechanism for vertically moving a window panel mounted within a motor vehicle door. The mechanism comprises an elongated guide rail member mounted within the vehicle door and having a base portion with a pair of side flange portions. A first of the pair of side flange portions has a nose portion extending laterally outwardly therefrom. A second of the pair of side flange portions has a convex exterior surface. A window moving structure engages the window panel and has a base member and a pair of side leg portions extending from opposing sides thereof. One of the side leg portions has a nose-receiving groove formed in an inwardly facing surface thereof. The window moving structure is slidably mounted on the guide rail member. A manually operable actuating mechanism is constructed to slidably move the window moving structure vertically along the guide rail member. The nose portion of the guide rail member is received within the nose-receiving groove of the window moving structure and the convex exterior surface of the guide rail member is slidably engaged with an inwardly facing surface of another of the side leg portions of the window moving structure opposite the nose-receiving groove such that (1) relative pivotal movement between the guide rail member and the window moving structure about a fixed pivot axis extending longitudinally through the nose portion is permitted and (2) relative movement between the guide rail member and the window moving structure in a radial direction with respect to the fixed pivot axis is substantially restricted to thereby reduce vibrations which occur as a result of forcibly moving the vehicle door into closing engagement with a motor vehicle body.